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defect in Italian

defect in Italian is difetto, defezionare, disertare — defect means a flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.

defect in Italian

difetto
noun
A fault or malfunction.
defezionare
verb
(intransitive) To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
disertare
verb
(military) To desert one's army, to flee from combat.

What does "defect" mean?

  1. noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
    "The car was recalled because of a defect in the brakes."
  2. verb To abandon one's country, party, or cause, especially to join an opposing one.
    "The scientist defected to the West during the Cold War."

defect in a sentence

  • The car was recalled because of a defect in the brakes.
  • Doctors detected a heart defect at birth.
  • The scientist defected to the West during the Cold War.
  • Several soldiers defected rather than keep fighting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "defect" in Italian?

"defect" in Italian is difetto, defezionare, disertare. defect means: A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.

How do you use "defect" in a sentence?

Example: "The car was recalled because of a defect in the brakes." In Italian, "defect" is difetto, defezionare, disertare.

Are there other ways to say "defect" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "defect": difetto, defezionare, disertare.

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